Have you ever heard of cartoonist Charles Schulz's saying “Happiness is a Warm Puppy?” Well it’s actually a very true statement. Numerous studies have shown that people who own pets benefit both mentally and physically from their unconditional love and companionship. This is true for seniors as well, especially those who live alone.

Lady in a Fur Coat was found as a stray near Madison, Wisconsin, in early December and quickly brought to Dane County Humane Society. As soon as she arrived, everyone at the shelter could see that she was in pain, and immediately began trying to figure out how to help her.

What do dogs love? That's right: food, balls and sticks. But while almost every house has food and a ball in it, sticks aren't always so easy to come by. Thankfully for residents in Kaiapoi, New Zealand, one bloke has gone and built a 'stick library' in a newly opened park.

Most cats are fed their food in a bowl in the same location day in, day out, meaning little or no exertion is needed in order to obtain food. Gone are the opportunities to search for, capture and kill their food – all of which involve mental and physical exertion.

Approximately 1 out of every 3,000 calico cats is male, according to a study at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine, but they are generally sterile.